彼は上司の命令に従って、すぐに作業を開始した。
Following his boss's orders, he immediately started the work.
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Walk according to the instructions.
上司の指示に正確に従う。
Correctly follow the boss's instructions.
この書類は、決められた形式に従って記入してください。
Please fill out this document according to the prescribed format.
今の状況では、彼に従うのが賢明な判断だ。
In the current situation, it is a wise judgment to follow him.
周囲の反対を押し切って、自分の心の声に従うことにした。
I decided to follow my inner voice, pushing through the opposition from those around me.
上層部の決定に従うしかない。
We have no choice but to follow the decision of the upper management.
指揮官の号令に従って、兵士たちは一斉に前進した。
Following the commander's order, the soldiers advanced all at once.
下級官吏は、上官の命令に厳格に従わなければならなかった。
Lower-class officials had to strictly obey the orders of their superiors.
彼は上官の命令に忠実に従った。
He followed his superior's orders faithfully.
Usage Notes
Used for following orders, laws, or physical paths.
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